Wednesday, August 26, 2009

I have such fun making these Christmas tags, my kids think I'm mad making Christmas stuff so early in the year. BUT I don't think its so early. I decided that this year I want to be really organised when Christmas comes. I want to do as much now so that I can relax and enjoy the holidays.Ink all your paper with black including the flower. add some reign stones to your project to give it that festive look.Add lots of ribbons and embroidery cotton or string to these Christmas tags it just gives them such a rich look and don't foget to add a bell or two.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Make some Christmas Tags using some red and green card stock.Use ink and paint to distress the edgesPunch some holes in the card stock to get a moth eaten distress look.Add some flowers , brads and reign stones to decorate your tag. Christmas will be here sooner than you think, so get started now and save yourself the rush.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

On this card I have torn an acrylic clock in half and then used a lighter around the edges of the clock which has caused it to warp. I applied the same technique to the piece of acetate undre the flower and clock, the acetate was first stamped using acrylic paint and a decorative stamp. The edges of the clock were distressed with a pair of scissors and then inked. the oversized flower was inked and stamped with a postage stampHope you enjoy making this card. It also looks fabulous in deep red.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Try using many different types of textures and techniques on one card. Stamp, ink, paint and sew on your card. Use flowers, brads, acrylic and rope to give your card depth and a unique look. I had so much fun making this card.

Glue some micro beads onto flowers and tags and don't be afraid to ink your flowers.Put some inked rope though your tags to add some texture to your project.Try tearing, inking and adding some bling to your work. Some people say LESS is MORE.... Personally I love my work to be distressed and full. I hate leaving open spaces.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Make this masculine tag by using scraps of pattern paper and cardstock. embelish with scrap ribbons and some buttons. I used the spots and dots embossing folder in his project.Don't forget to ink, ink, ink..... Have fun

I've had such fun making this little embossed heart tag. It is so quick and easy to make. I just love the fact that you can use up all your scrap paper and ribbon and then still end up with a lovely card that will make any gift a little more special.Hope you have as much fun making these as I did

About Me

I live in South Africa in a small seaside town called Winklesruit. I am a craft teacher and truly love my job. Its a wonderful feeling to be able to take some paper, paint, a few odds and end and turn it into a work of art.